Industry News
Using machine learning for staff retention in red meat industry
WIth the Australian meat sector facing challenges in retaining staff, AMPC undertook a research program into the capabilties of AI in predicting employee behaviour. [ + ]
AWRI board announces three appointments and opens nominations for elections
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) board has announced the appointment of three Directors. [ + ]
AIP recognises International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Today is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste so the AIP has provided some useful tips. [ + ]
Aussie vegetable growers to tour Europe
A group of 13 Australian vegetable growers will study opportunities for exports to the European market as part of an Australian Government-funded study tour. [ + ]
Nestlé celebrates 70 years of making coffee in Qld
As the world celebrates International Coffee Day on 1 October, the Nescafé factory in Gympie is also celebrating 70 years of local coffee making. [ + ]
NZ importers fined for failing to comply with regulations
Auckland importers of food products who failed to translate food allergen declarations into English have been fined a total of $28,000. [ + ]
Food safety company Hygiena opens Sydney branch
Hygiena, a food safety provider of rapid microbial detection solutions, has opened an office facility in Sydney to service the Australasia region. [ + ]
US craft whiskey brands to launch in Australia
ICONIC Beverages will distribute Hotaling & Co.'s craft whiskey brands nationally in Australia. [ + ]
QUT researchers to lead insect pest project
QUT researchers will lead a project targeting insect pests as part of a collaborative initiative designed to protect and grow Australia's horticultural exports. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on GM bananas
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit food from a genetically modified banana. [ + ]
Wine taster wins dux award
Jessey McGowen, Winemaker at Pernod Ricard Winemakers, has been named dux of the 57th Advanced Wine Assessment Course. [ + ]
Melbourne Royal Dairy Award winners announced
The Melbourne Royal Dairy Awards judges have revealed which Australian products have claimed top honours in this category of the Australian Food Awards. [ + ]
Kellogg to separate into two independent companies this October
Kellogg Company has announced that its board of directors formally approved the previously announced separation into two independent, publicly traded companies, Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co. [ + ]
Fonterra releases FY23 Annual Results
Fonterra has announced its results for the financial year ending 31 July 2023, which delivered strong earnings and progress towards long-term goals. [ + ]
Mars releases action plan to achieve net zero
Mars, Incorporated has released The Mars Net Zero Roadmap, an action plan for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050. [ + ]
